Los Angeles Angels Statement

"The Office of the Commissioner informed the Angels that an arbitrator determined Josh Hamilton's recent conduct did not violate his treatment program under MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, and therefore the Commissioner is not permitted to suspend or otherwise discipline Hamilton. The Club had no involvement in the proceeding or the ruling.

"The Office of the Commissioner informed the Angels that an arbitrator determined Josh Hamilton's recent conduct did not violate his treatment program under MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, and therefore the Commissioner is not permitted to suspend or otherwise discipline Hamilton. The Club had no involvement in the proceeding or the ruling.

The Angels have serious concerns about Josh's conduct, health and behavior and we are disappointed that he has broken an important commitment which he made to himself, his family, his teammates and our fans. We are going to do everything possible to assure he receives proper help for himself and for the well-being of his family."